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” You are here to be light, bringing out the God-Colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept.” Matthew 5:14 “Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.” Matthew 3:8 When Jesus began his ministry on this earth he did so atContinue reading “BECOMING LIGHT FOR OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”

“We should live in the evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of the great God and Savior Jesus Christ, will be revealed.” Titus 2:12-13 “So, don’t let anyone disregard what you say.” Titus 2:15 Evil has been in thisContinue reading “LIVING AMONG THE EVIL!”

“You are blessed when you’re content with just who you are-no more, no less.” Matthew 5:5 (The Message) God has made each of us for a purpose. He has made us with our own personalities, our own looks, our own ways of doing things and our own ways of talking with others. We don’t allContinue reading “BE WHO GOD MADE YOU TO BE!”

“For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 What a strong sense of relief Psalm 91:11 can be for those who trust in God with all of their heart and are able to let go of the fears of the world. When we are able to look up toContinue reading “LEAVING IT TO GOD!”

” And for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 When we follow Jesus, we can rest assured that he is with us in all situations. As his followers we are setting out to do his will and not our own.Continue reading “ALL THINGS WILL COME TOGETHER FOR GOOD!”

“God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.” Psalm 18:30 “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell themContinue reading “THE WAYS OF OUR GOD IN HEAVEN ARE PERFECT!”

“It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him.” Mark 15:25 “Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘ELOI, ELOI, LEMA SABACTHANI?’ which means , ‘MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU ABANDONED ME?‘ Mark 15:34 There is nothing in this world that compares to what Jesus did forContinue reading “THE SIX HOURS OF SUFFERING”

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 “Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.” 2 Timothy 2:4 “Avoid worthless , foolish talk that only leads to moreContinue reading “WALK IN THE STRENGTH OF THE LORD OUR GOD AND NOT THE WEAKNESS OF THE WORLD!”

“I love you Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior; my God is my rock in whom I find protection.” Psalm 18: 1-2 It is sometimes very frightening when we think of the unknown. Times like that can feel lonely, dark and confusing. You and I don’tContinue reading “THE UNKNOWN”

” ‘Abba Father,‘ he cried out, ‘everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done and not mine.’ “ Mark 14:36 When Jesus was born into this world, he came just as you and I. He was born into a world ofContinue reading “THE THOUGHTS OF JESUS!”

“The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?” Proverbs 18:14 There are many in this world who live their whole lives in physical pain. Our physical bodies are able to withstand a lot of pain for long periods of time. However, it is when our spirits are wipedContinue reading “LIVING WITH SPIRITUAL STRENGTH”

“Do not waste your time arguing over godless ideas and old wife’s tales. Instead, train yourself up to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Godliness is defined as the “quality or practice of conformingContinue reading “TRAINING TO BE GODLY!”

” Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 First impressions are of great value. When a person first sees you, they take a picture of you in their mind and that picture is what they remember.Continue reading “THE PICTURE OF SALVATION!”

” He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.” Psalm 11:4 Our God never sleeps. He is always watching over us, safely keeping us tucked away in his loving arms. This may seem impossible to some, but to those who know the Lord God in heaven, it is a truth. God’s eyes are alwaysContinue reading “THE EYES OF GOD IN HEAVEN”

” This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” Psalm 91:2 I don’t know about you, but I do know that there have been and continue to be numerous times in my own life where I have needed solitude andContinue reading “MY PLACE OF REFUGE!”

” A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” Proverbs 17:22 Spreading good cheer and not words of doom and gloom can sometimes be hard to do, especially if we live in a world of destruction, sadness, fear and doubt. We must begin to overcome what is happening aroundContinue reading “WORDS OF POWER AND ENCOURAGEMENT”

” God has called us to live in peace.” 1 Corinthians 7:15 ” So, we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ. ” Galatians 3:22 Living on earth and believing in things that we see and hear makes it more difficult to believe in the things of the spirit world. WhenContinue reading “CALLING ON THE NAME!”

“May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live, and you will be honored along with him.” 2 Thessalonians 1: 11-12 Honoring the name of our Lord Jesus Christ shouldContinue reading “THE POWER HE GIVES!”

“For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9 In accepting Jesus, we are saved! When Jesus was sent to this earth he had nothing to do with the wrath of God. He had everything to do with the love of God.Continue reading “WE ARE SAVED!”

” So be on guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Our time is now! We have been created to live in a time of technology and with things beyond belief. We have been chosen to live in a time when everything runs fast. Our society is inContinue reading “OUR TIME IS NOW!”

” The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength, He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for youContinue reading “A PSALM OF DAVID (PSALM 23)”

” ‘ Anything is possible if a person believes.’ The father instantly cried out,’ I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief.’ ” Mark 9: 23 & 24 Is it possible to believe and not believe at the same time? There are times in our lives where we do believe that our Lord willContinue reading “BELIEVING BUT UNBELIEVING!”

” Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Being faithful in the things we are to do for the Lord God in heaven does not come easy. It is not easy to trust in his word. It is not easy to step outContinue reading “BEING FAITHFUL IS NOT EASY!”

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.” Ephesians 2:8 “Salvation is not a reward for good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Ephesians 2:9 Salvation does not represent perfection in our life. Salvation isContinue reading “SALVATION IS NOT PERFECTION”

” Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News.” Colossians 1:23 As we live our lives in this world it becomes like swimming in the ocean. As the waves of life come our way, we live within them and do the things necessary to survive. However, we have receivedContinue reading “THE WAVES OF THE WORLD!”

” Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2 ” Live wisely among those who are not believers and make the most of every opportunity.” Colossians 4:5 As we begin each day it is to our benefit to begin with a “good morning” to our Lord God in heaven.Continue reading “TO THE GLORY OF GOD!”

” Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:1-3 ” And whatever you do andContinue reading “FOCUS ON THE REALITIES OF HEAVEN!”

“For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.” Colossians 2:9 “Christ performed Spiritual Circumcision-the cutting away of your sinful nature. For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised ChristContinue reading “JESUS, THE TRUTH AND THE WAY!”

“His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 ” For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.” Psalm 7:9 It is so easy to get tangled up in our own lives that we sometimes forget that our mission on this earth is toContinue reading “OUR GOD CANNOT BE FOOLED!”